Chief Financial Officer – IPO Execution Skyleaf Consultants

The Corporate Institute; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute seeks a seasoned CFO to lead strategic financial planning, IPO readiness, and governance in a multi-location retail/hospitality ecosystem.

You will steer capital structure, regulatory compliance, and investor relations to ensure successful public listing milestones and post-listing compliance. Prior IPO experience and CA qualification are essential.

Qualifications

• CA qualification is mandatory.
• Current designation: CFO.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Hands-on IPO execution experience mandatory.
• Industry experience in Consumer Retail, Hospitality, Leisure & Entertainment, QSR, or multi-chain services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital structure strategy, fundraising, and pre-IPO readiness for listing.
• Direct IPO process with bankers, lawyers, auditors, and regulators (SEBI/Stock Exchanges).
• Oversee governance, internal controls, risk management, and statutory compliance.
• Drive budgeting, cash flow, working capital, and long-term financial modelling.
• Manage investor relations and reporting to Board of Directors.

Skills

IPO execution

CFO leadership

Strategic finance

Investor relations

Regulatory compliance

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership & IPO Execution:

• – Lead capital structure strategy, fundraising, and company-wide financial readiness for a public listing (IPO).
• – Manage the complete IPO process, liaising directly with investment bankers, legal counsels, merchant bankers, auditors, and regulatory authorities (SEBI/Stock Exchanges).
• – Direct the preparation of DRHP/RHP filings, pre-IPO capital structures, financial restructuring, and regulatory disclosures.

2. Governance, Risk & Statutory Compliance:

• – Build and institutionalize public-company-level governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
• – Direct statutory audits, tax management (Direct & Indirect), legal compliances, and corporate secretarial matters.
• – Ensure financial reporting aligns with Ind AS / Indian GAAP and applicable regulatory guidelines.

3. Financial Planning, Analysis & Operations:

• – Oversee budgeting, multi-location unit economics, cash flow management, working capital, and long-term financial modeling.
• – Drive margin optimization, capital expenditure governance, and ROI tracking for expansion and location rollouts.
• – Deliver actionable financial intelligence to executive management to drive profitability and operational efficiency.

4. Investor Relations & Stakeholder Governance:

• – Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, PE/VC firms, equity analysts, and banking partners.
• – Prepare and present quarterly/annual financial performance metrics and growth forecasts to the Board of Directors.

Key Qualifications & Requirements:

• – Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• – Current Designation: Must currently hold a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) title.
• – Experience: 15+ years of progressive post-qualification finance leadership experience.
• – IPO Track Record: Hands-on experience executing an IPO listing process (from pre-IPO restructuring to successful post-listing compliance) is mandatory.
• – Industry Experience: Prior finance leadership in Consumer Retail, Hospitality, Leisure & Entertainment, QSR, or Multi-chain services is highly preferred.